Envirothon 2012: Leonardtown takes it home again!
April 27, 2012
Filed under School News, Top Stories
On April 26th, 2012, three Leonardtown High School teams went to compete in the St. Mary's County 20th annual Envirothon at a local farm and did not dissapoint. In the competition featuring teams from Chopticon, Great Mills, and St. Mary's Ryken, the 'Swamp Donkeys-Eh?', composed of Joanna Lewis, Rachel...
The Truth About Cafeteria Food
Katrina Bennett, Head Editor
February 24, 2012
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Stereotypically, the perception of high school cafeteria food isn’t the greatest. Many people seem to assume that just because the food comes from the school cafeteria it’s unappetizing, unhealthy, and a variety of other things. If you are one of those people, one of the many that seem to...
Invisible Wounds: The Emotional Effects of War
Abigail Crosby, Senior School News/ Student Life Writer
February 22, 2012
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The men and women who serve our country in the military come back with all kinds of wounds. Some have lost limbs. Some have taken bullets. Some don’t come back at all. But what about the invisible wounds of war? What about the ones we can’t see? They are often the most detrimental to a soldier’s...
Introducing: Mr. Carr
Cassie Osvatics, Senior Op/Ed Writer
February 22, 2012
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For those who are taking Mr. Denny’s Global Diplomacy class you’ve probably met Mr. Carr and know why he’s at Leonardtown. But for those who haven’t, Mr. Carr is currently earning his Master’s degree in Teaching at St. Mary’s College. He grew up in Anne Arundel County where he attended...
Who’s the New Guy in School?
Katrina Bennett, Head Editor
December 14, 2011
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For the past week or so, you may have been noticing a new face in the hallways. You may have been wondering ‘who’s the new guy in school?’ Well, that new guy is ninth grade English teacher Mr. Leischer. More than just a fresh face on the teaching staff though, Mr. Leischer seems to be a pretty...
Languages at LHS
Kendra Spalding, Student Life/News Writer
December 1, 2011
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Foreign language clubs at Leonardtown High School allow students to experience some of the cultural aspects of the countries that their language have origins in. The clubs meet after school and are run by the teachers and students of the Latin, Spanish, French and Chinese classes. During these meetings,...
‘Tis the Season to be Giving
Megan Luppino, Student Life/News Writer
November 30, 2011
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With all the winter holidays coming up, many different thoughts fill student’s minds: “Where will I go for Thanksgiving Break?” “What do I want for Christmas?” and of course, “How many more days until break?!” Our National Honor Society students have been one step ahead of us and thought...
Showing Our Pride
Alexis Ayon, Student Life/News Writer
November 17, 2011
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Apart from giving us a break from school, last Friday was a day set aside in remembrance and thanksgiving to all the veterans who have fought or are fighting for the free country we live in today. Early Friday morning there was a Veteran’s Day parade in the Leonardtown square. Many students from LHS...
No Pay? Furlough Day?
Shannon Byrnes, News Writer
November 15, 2011
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Many students are wondering why our winter break is so extensive this year. Seventeen days, the length of the winter break, is almost equivalent to 25% of summer vacation. Most are unaware that the stagnant national and local economies are much to blame for the ‘hibernation period.’ For three of...
Re-Elect Obama?
Brooke Bixby, News Writer
November 14, 2011
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The 2012 election is coming up, and people are wondering who they should vote for. Obama, our current president, can run for a second term, but after almost four years, he hasn’t really done anything for the people or made the economy better. “I don’t think that Obama should be re-elected because...
It’s More Than Just One Act!
Katrina Bennett, Head Editor
October 25, 2011
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What are you doing the night of October 28th at 7 p.m.? Hopefully, you’re attending Leonardtown High School’s Night of One Acts! They’re free, and from what I can tell, are sure to be a great show! Each year, the students in Theater 4 are able to put together everything they’ve learned through...
E-Reader or Book: Which One?
Gabby Tancredi, News Writer
October 18, 2011
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E-readers, such as the Kindle, have grown popular in America. They hold a lot and take up little space. The e-readers haven’t been around for very long, but their popularity is growing. Now, some people think we should get rid of all paper books and go completely electronic. “I would rather use...
